Jabez Delno HAMMOND

(1778-1855)

HAMMOND, Jabez Delno, a
Representative from New York; born in New Bedford, Mass., August 2,
1778; attended preparatory schools; studied medicine; commenced
practice in Reading, Vt., in 1799; studied law; was admitted to the
bar and commenced practice in Cherry Valley, N.Y., in 1805; elected
a trustee of the village of Cherry Valley in 1812; member of the
council of appointment; elected as a Republican to the Fourteenth
Congress (March 4, 1815-March 3, 1817); resumed the practice of law
in Cherry Valley; served in the State senate 1817-1821; moved to
Albany, N.Y., in 1822 and continued the practice of law; returned
to Cherry Valley in 1838 and practiced law; also engaged in
literary pursuits; elected judge of Otsego County, N.Y., in 1838
and served five years; served as county superintendent of schools;
appointed a member of the State board of regents May 10, 1845, and
served until his death in Cherry Valley, Otsego County, N.Y.,
August 18, 1855; interment in Cherry Valley Cemetery.

Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present